BBC One - Inspector George Gently - John Bacchus Inspector George Gently John Bacchus Played by Lee Ingleby Bacchus was married to his Chief Constable’s daughter, Lisa, with a small daughter Leigh-Anne. He didn’t love Lisa but married her as she was pregnant, and because his father-in-law told him his career would be over if he didn’t. He was desperate to go to London and join the Met, but had snookered himself. He divorced Lisa – on her wishes – in series 4 and only occasionally sees his daughter. Bacchus is an intelligent and brilliant cop, but he doesn’t always play by the book. Lacking in patience he often wants to sprint through a case, leading him to cutting corners and sometimes breaking the law. Bacchus probably has a chip on both shoulders – he hates people cleverer and richer than him as well as hating people more stupid and poorer than him.

Q&A with Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby from 'Inspector George Gently' | Tellyspotting Q&A with Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby from 'Inspector George Gently' On: February 5, 2014, By: Bill Young , In: Action/Drama , Actors/Actresses , Drama , 3 Comments The excruciatingly lengthy wait since we last saw Inspector George Gently in the Durham Cathedral shootings is over. Inspector George Gently returns tomorrow (Thursday, 6 February) on BBC One. For those viewers is the U.S., you can see the return of Inspector George Gently and Detective Sergeant John Bacchus beginning in April on public television stations. It’s now 1969 and Gently, played brilliantly by Martin Shaw, and Bacchus, played equally as brilliantly by Lee Ingleby, are both suffering from their own physical and mental scars several months after the horrific shootings that nearly claimed their lives in Durham Cathedral. In this new series both Gently and Bacchus discover that they have quite different approaches to a world that is changing very fast as they investigate a death in police custody.

We caught up with Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby on the set while they were filming series 6 earlier this summer. Tellyspotting: The relationship between George and John Bacchus has evolved since the very beginning. Is there a point in the series where Gently sees a bit as to where John is coming from and he becomes more of a teacher at that point? Martin Shaw: I think his impulse is to be a teacher right from the beginning. Having lost his wife early on and never having had children, I think he has sort of twin impulses with John Bacchus of wanting to train another policeman but also to have a son. I think Bacchus fulfills both roles. With the end of series 6 where we’re both shot. At the end of it, it’s not sure we’re going to survive. When we pick up with the next series, it’s about rehabilitation, especially for George given that he’s been through the war. Being shot and at shooting people is fairly commonplace. For Bacchus, it’s something deeply unusual and traumatic which begins Gently ‘teaching’ John, in a very subtle way, to carry on with life.

There’s also the warmth of the father/son relationship but wouldn’t dare articulate it in case John said “…what are you talking about, I don’t need another father”. TS: The series is set in the 60’s. Having lived through that time personally, do you see a bit of a parallel between the issues that people were dealing with at that time with the challenges being faced in the 21st century? Martin: I think the parallels are always there. I don’t think human nature changes very much over time. I think there is always a parallel, just a different context. Tellyspotting: Lee, how is it on your end going back to the 60’s to an era that you did not grow up in? Seems like you’re having a lot of fun with the 60’s. Lee Ingleby: Absolutely, it was such a great time. It was a time of change whether it be musically, fashion or attitude. Everything was coming in to its own. For me, it was great. It’s almost like a look at where we’ve come from.

Martin: From an observation standpoint, on a visual level, the 60’s seem to suit me very well with the hair, etc. Lee looks like a refuge from a 60’s album cover. Having lived through the 60’s, walking on the set, I see an incarnation of a 60’s rock star. It suits Lee very well, I think. TS: I was originally wondering if there was a bit of a young George Gently in John Bacchus, but now, Lee, I’m wondering if there a bit of a young Martin Shaw in you? Lee: You know, I don’t know, maybe. When I first took the role, and we were trying to decide who our characters were, I always thought that John Bacchus was the kind of guy that went to see Dr. No at the cinema and thought ‘I want to be Sean Connery’. You know, wearing those suits and having the women go ‘Hello, Mr. Bacchus’. That was his romantic idea of what the job is. TS: The subject matter in George Gently is incredibly dark and you’re dealing with all the issue of the times.

One scene in particular in the midst of all that you deal with in the most recent season, you were learning to dance and going to Northwood Soul. There are periodic light moments which allow the audience to breathe a bit that are drop-dead funny. Martin: I think that’s a quality that Lee’s got. A quality that he brings to the show in that he’s sort of naturally funny. TS: For the both of you, is it important for you, when getting the roles in George Gently, to understand the back story of your character that’s not in the script. Is it important as you prepare for the role to understand how each character would react in a certain situation? Lee: I think we both found it very important, really. Martin: Absolutely. It’s really vital. I think that it’s possibly one of the successes to the relationship is that we can both be bothered. A lot of actors today wouldn’t be bothered to know. But we pretty much always know what the back story is. It helps you to be instinctive in your responses because you know who the character is and where he’s been.

TS: Over the course of the entire series, do you interact with the writers and directors of the series to shape the direction of the character? Martin: We certainly do so now, but it’s been a slow process over the life of the series. By nature, I think actors, as a genre, have a reputation for being difficult, but I think it’s taken awhile for people to understand that we’re not being difficult but that we just want to get it right and get it better. Lee: I think it’s important that we put in our own input as well. Not that we have a say as to how it should be written, but more of offering input because we’ve played the characters for so long. We kind of feel that we know how they would think, what they would do. Especially, over time, if there are new writers that come in who haven’t been there from the beginning like we have. There’s the crime story, obviously, that’s written but without these two characters and the detail, it’s just a crime story. We think the stuff that is golden is these two and how they deal with it. What they do and don’t do.

It’s not just about the solving of the crime that makes this series but the situation that they both find themselves in at the time. The conversations that they have that’s more often not related to the crime but what they are thinking. TS: The ‘crime’ almost takes a back seat to the personal lives of the two characters and the interaction that follows. Martin: That’s good to hear you say that because that is exactly what both Lee and I aim for. There’s any number of whodunit’s on TV, but we just wanted to be a slightly different one and I think it must be character led and not plot led. Lee: We weren’t afraid for these characters to not agree with each other. The more we’re not ‘happy clappy’ the better and the more we want to push the characters. They are there for each other. TS: Without giving too much away, what can George Gently fans look forward to in the series being filmed now? Martin: Well, it starts with our having to recover, the trauma that ensues from the events that took place in the final episode of the last series. Through that, we are investigating another police force because there has been a death in custody.

Along with that, Gently is trying to bring John Bacchus back into the police force really. John has been so traumatized by what’s happened that he doesn’t know if he wants to carry on or not. TS: Lee, the relationship between the two characters of Bacchus and Gently. Early on, you were excited to work with ‘the legend’ that is George Gently and but seem to have some difficulty dealing with the old-school copper. Is there a point in time you begin to understand where George Gently is coming from and that he’s there to help you? Lee: Yeah, I think so, definitely. Bacchus has always been aware of Gently’s standing and his reputation as a copper. As things move on, they have the utmost respect for one another. It is that sort of relationship where Bacchus isn’t a ‘yes sir, no sir, three bags full sir’ character. He can say ‘I think you’re wrong’ and Gently will go ‘Well, I think you’re wrong’ but both can admit when the other is right. I think the relationship between the two keeps evolving. Over time, their loyalties and their trust is tested but that’s what makes it interesting.

TS: Finally, Lee, I have to say I re-watched Spaced the other night and that was a brilliant fight scene. Lee: It was a great fight scene with a much, much younger Lee Ingleby. Inspector George Gently “Gently Between the Lines” premieres tonight on BBC One. The incredibly tense opening sequence and the 90-minutes of back and forth testing of the relationship between Gently and Bacchus makes the wait well worth it. Related Posts INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season One | KPBS INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season One Airs Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV Credit: Courtesy of Company Pictures Above: Lee Ingleby as Detective Sergeant John Bacchus and Martin Shaw as Chief Inspector George Gently in "Inspector George Gently." Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Award-winning actor Martin Shaw ( "Judge John Deed," "The Professionals" ) stars as Inspector George Gently – an incorruptible, uncompromising cop transplanted from London’s Scotland Yard to England’s North Country in the mid-1960s.

Courtesy of Executive Program Services Award-winning actor Martin Shaw stars as Commander George Gently. Gently’s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his colleagues as he is among criminals. But he finds an odd ally in John Bacchus (actor Lee Ingleby , "Nicholas Nickleby") – an overeager, opinionated young sergeant who plays fast and loose with police procedures. Together the two tackle cases involving murderers, drug dealers, gun runners, and more. Gently is about to discover a whole new world of murder and intrigue in 1960s Britain, a place where everything is about to change, but the past is always present. Based on the long-running series of novels by Alan Hunter, these feature-length modern dramas boast clever writing, stylish direction, and strong casts, including guest stars Richard Armitage ( "Robin Hood" ), Phil Davis ( "Vera Drake" ), and John Kavanagh ( "The Tudors" ). The powerful mysteries unfold against the beautiful backdrop of rural Britain, a region just beginning to feel the rumbles of the era’s social and cultural quakes.

"George Gently" Episode One (aired in 2011) - Chief Inspector George Gently takes on one last case before retiring, following the murder of his wife. The case involves the death of a young biker in the North East of England, and interests Gently as it has attracted the attention of Joe Webster -- his nemesis and the man responsible for the death of his wife. Gently enlists the aid of ambitious policeman, John Bacchus, to solve the case, but both find themselves up against enemies both within and outside the police force itself. "The Burning Man" Episode Two (aired in 2011) - The discovery of a burning body near an RAF base and possible connections to the IRA make an interesting case for Gently and Bacchus. "Bomber’s Moon" Episode Three (aired in 2011) - Is the death of a German businessman connected to anti-German sentiments or connected to Army Special Forces? "Gently With The Innocents" Episode Four (aired in 2011) - Gently and Bacchus investigate the murder of the occupant of Harrison House.

Their prime suspect is a former resident of the children's home that once occupied the premises, and their investigation leads to the shocking discovery of abuse. "Gently In The Night" Episode Five (aired in 2011) - The body of a young woman is discovered in a church. Investigating, Gently and Bacchus uncover the seedy nature of the hostess club where she worked. "Gently In The Blood" Episode Six (aired in 2011) - Gently and Bacchus are investigating the trade in fake passports when the body of a young civil servant, who had been working at the passport office, is found by the sea alongside her mixed-race baby. Gently uncovers a turf war between rival criminal gangs "Gently Through The Mill" Episode Seven airs Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9 p.m. - The manager of a mill is found hanged after an apparent suicide, but money is missing from the office safe and Gently suspects foul play. Bacchus attempts to infiltrate the local freemasonry.

Season One of INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY is re-distributed by Executive Program Services, and the episodes are presented in a different order than listed on the BBC program website. Video Video Excerpt: Inspector George Gently: The Burning Man Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Content can be viewed at actual source page: An unidentified burnt body draws Inspector Gently and Detective Sergeant Bacchus into the shadowy world of IRA gun-running, and into direct opposition with a ruthless Special Branch officer. Video Preview: Inspector George Gently: Episode One Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Content can be viewed at actual source page: Interview: Lee Ingleby (From This Is Lancashire) 0 comments BRIERFIELD actor Lee Ingleby is set to become a household name when he stars in the BBC's new retro police drama, Inspector George Gently, starting tonight. We spoke to him about the '60s fashion, The Beatles and working with your idol.

IT'S surely a case for the likes of DCI Gene Hunt or Inspector George Gently — how come so many of TV's old school coppers' first “beats” were in East Lancashire? The latest retro bobby to hit our screens is unruly Detective Sergeant John Bacchus, played by Brierfield's Lee Ingleby. The former pupil of Edge End High School, Nelson, will hit our screens tomorrow night on the BBC's four-part Inspector George Gently. He plays one half of a classic crime-fighting partnership with Chief Inspector Gently (Martin Shaw). He follows in the footsteps of fellow Nelson schoolboy John Simm, who starred in Life on Mars. Comparisons have inevitably been drawn between the two BBC retro cop shows. “I play Bacchus, who is the Gene Hunt character I suppose, but without being that small-minded,” said Lee, 33, formerly of Mansfield Crescent. “I think Gently sees the potential within him and tries to mould him to be a better policeman. "That’s the interesting relationship between them — it’s not just as simple as there’s the main guy and his sidekick.

"They’re very opposing elements, they’ve got different methods and different backgrounds, but I suppose Gently’s the more modern copper in a way. “With him it’s more a case of ‘we’ll do this properly and by the book’, whereas I think Bacchus is more inclined to think ‘well, if we’re in the right ballpark . . .”’ But Burnley-born Lee's foray into small-screen detection will cover much darker ground than Simm's adventures. Bacchus helps Gently to track down his wife's killer, tackling issues ranging from prostitution to rape and racism, and abuse in a children's home. "It's very dark," admitted Lee, a former Accrington and Rossendale College student. "It reflects the case that was in Jersey. It's an unfolding piece where there's more to it than it first seems." A child of the '70s, Lee is enjoying getting to grips with an era before his time, the Swinging '60s. "I love everything about the period. The cars are amazing and I love my character's MG sport!" said Lee, currently single and living in London.

"As an actor, I don't really need to try to recreate the '60s, as it's all there for you. "Susan Scott (costume designer) has done a fantastic job and seeing the make-up and hair design, especially for the girls. It's great. "I love my costumes and, given the chance, I'd buy all of my suits and shoes. "The suits have been tailored for me and are really comfortable to wear. "I'd be bang up for being able to walk out in a suit — the trouble is people would think I was living that character all the time. "Some of the furniture on set's been great. I loved the colourful white bubble chairs with red interior that you can sit cocooned in. "They were very retro and funky and would probably be worth a fortune now. "I'm quite into retro-'60s furniture and have some at home. "I've still got a record player and still play vinyl. I think it sounds so much better than digital. "I also have an old dialling phone — but dialling 999 would have taken ages. "I love The Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks.

My dad was a Buddy Holly fan and The Beatles were highly influenced by him so guess that they would be my favourite group from the period. "My body shape lends itself to the '60s dress sense. I'd love to have lived back then. "It seemed like an exciting time for change, music and fashion. "But I couldn't have lived without my contact lenses. "I like the romance of not having computers but I do like the ease of having a mobile phone it's almost impossible to imagine life without it." As an actor, Lee is quite the chameleon. Outside cop shows he has appeared in Jonathan Creek, Soldier, Soldier, Dalziel and Pascoe, Life On Mars (when he played Simm's father in a flashback scene), Wind In The Willows as Mole, Nicholas Nickleby as Smike, Spaced and Nature Boy. He's also appeared on the big screen in films Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban, Doghouse, Wintering, Hippie Hippie Shake, Master And Commander, Borstal Boy and Cinderella — Ever After with Drew Barrymore. The acting bug runs through his family with mum Susan often appearing in amateur productions and older sister Donna also forging a career in the field.

Lee has come a long way since he first took on acting roles at Burnley Youth Theatre and was coached by Edge End's late drama teacher Brian Wellock. But despite his credentials, Lee admitted he was nervous about acting alongside Judge John Deed star Martin Shaw. ”When I first got the job, I thought I wouldn’t know what to do or say to him. "But it was completely the opposite, we just clicked straight away and it was like we’re both two old mates. ”I think I was pleasantly surprised that he’s just like you and me.” ”If someone’s well-established, you always think ‘I won’t know what to say to them because they’re on a pedestal’. But actually, within 10 minutes, you forget who they are and what they’ve done before and they’re just a bloke who enjoys working.” It’s lucky the pair get on so well, because filming on the show takes place over two-month stretches in Dublin, which stands in for Northumberland. ”It was weird the first time we filmed there, because I’m doing a Durham accent — and I was surrounded by a crew of Dubliners and a Welsh director. "But I love it, it’s a great place to work .

At weekends I tended to stick around Dublin. "It's a good Saturday night out and there were so many pubs — I was trying to get through them all." Inspector George Gently starts on BBC Four tonight. Lee Ingleby (Actor) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Lee Ingleby Male Born Jan 28, 1976 Lee Ingleby is a British film, television and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Detective Sergeant John Bacchus in the BBC drama Inspector George Gently and as Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He has also appeared as Sean O'Neill in Jimmy McGovern's The Street, and a recurring role in the second series of Early Doors as Mel's boyfriend, Dean.… Read More related links Michael Giltz: Dvd: China Beach Is Finally Available For Binge Viewing Huffington Post - May 27, 2013 '\n It seems like every TV show ever made is out on DVD or streaming on demand. But that\'s far from true. China Beach is the latest show fans have been eagerly anticipating to finally get the boxed set it deserves. But many more shows are still waiting.

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Inspector George Gently: Martin Shaw Back For Fifth Series On Bbc Suite101.Com Google News - Aug 30, 2011 'Inspector George Gently returns to BBC One on Sunday 4 September 2011 in the first of two feature length adventures starring Martin Shaw and <mark>Lee Ingleby</mark>. Inspector George Gently returns to BBC One on Sunday 4 September in the first of two feature' Inspector George Gently Series 3 Dvd Available Exclusively From Acorn Media Release News.Com (Press Release) Google News - Aug 15, 2011 'With his sidekick, the undisciplined Detective Sergeant John Bacchus (<mark>Lee Ingleby</mark>), they make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth and humour. In this third series Bacchus&#39; long-suffering wife Lisa could well be looking for a divorce' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Lee Ingleby. CHILDHOOD 1976 Birth Born on January 28, 1976.

TWENTIES 2000 24 Years Old Ingleby's first major role was as the young lead in the 2000 BBC miniseries Nature Boy alongside Paul McGann. Show Less He played Smike in a 2001 television film version of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Also in 2001, he starred in and wrote the screenplay for the short film Cracks in the Ceiling, which he appeared in with his father, Gordon Ingleby. 2002 26 Years Old In the 2002 theatrical release Borstal Boy, based very loosely on the life of Irish poet-activist Brendan Behan, Ingleby played a bully in an English boarding school for juvenile offenders. … Read More Ingleby has also made one-off appearances in television programmes such as Hustle, Clocking Off, No Angels, Fat Friends, Jonathan Creek, Dalziel and Pascoe, Cadfael (Pilgrim of Hate) and The Bill.

Read Less 2003 27 Years Old He has had supporting roles in films such as Gustave in Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and as Hollom in the 2003 Peter Weir film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. 2004 28 Years Old In 2004, Ingleby had a small role in the Orlando Bloom vehicle Haven, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival but was not commercially released until 2006 following heavy re-editing. … Read More He also guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio adventure Terror Firma. Read Less THIRTIES Show Less In 2006 Ingleby appeared in Jimmy McGovern BBC TV series The Street, where he played abusive husband Sean O'Neill alongside Christine Bottomley. Another project was the 2006 television adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, in which he played Mole. … Read More It also starred Bob Hoskins as Badger, Matt Lucas as Toad and Mark Gatiss as Ratty. He also appeared in a modernised BBC adaptation of Rapunzel for the Fairy Tales series.

Read Less 2007 31 Years Old In 2007 Ingleby was cast as DS John Bacchus in the BBC police drama Inspector George Gently, later promoted to Inspector, Season 6, in 2014. 2008 32 Years Old Ingleby headed the cast of the 2008 three-part television crime drama Place of Execution as DI George Bennett as he was in the 1960s determined to close the case of a missing girl. … Read More When not working in films and television, Ingleby remains active on the stage, where his credits include Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream, Alexander in Nicholas Wright's Cressida and Katurian in Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman. Read Less 2009 33 Years Old He performed in the play Our Class by Tadeusz Slobodzianek at the Cottesloe Theatre from September 2009 to January 2010 as Zygmunt.

2011 35 Years Old In 2011, Ingleby appeared in the television series Being Human as Edgar Wyndham, a menacing vampire elder, and also in Luther as serial killer Cameron Pell. 2013 37 Years Old In 2013, Ingleby took on the voice role of Phillip De Nicholay, the Sheriff of Nottingham, in a new audio production of the Robin Hood legend, produced by Spiteful Puppet. … Read More He returned to the role in the follow up "HOOD - The Scribe of Sherwood". In the same year, two more feature length audio stories (Warriors' Harvest and King's Command) have been produced by Spiteful Puppet with Ingleby once again playing the role of "De Nicholay". Read Less 2015 39 Years Old In 2015 Ingleby played Bob in the new computer-generated series of Bob the Builder. … Read More That same year he provided spoken word narration on the progressive rock album Please Come Home which the British musician John Mitchell released under the project name Lonely Robot.

Read Less FORTIES "Inspector George Gently" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 47 out of 49 people found the following review useful: Wonderful from United Kingdom 13 September 2010 As a huge fan of detective series/dramas, I was surprised at how much I loved Inspector George Gently. Three years ago, admittedly, it didn't completely appeal to me, but when I did decide to give the series a chance I am glad I did, and am struggling to give a good enough reason why it didn't appeal to me before. Inspector George Gently is brilliant in every aspect. It is strikingly filmed, with the photography stunning and the scenery and locations very well chosen and evocative. The music is very good too, quite stirring and haunting, and always careful not to overshadow what is going on on screen. Then we are treated to some truly great writing that is intelligent and has the odd bit of subtle humour and complex but very well explained stories.

The direction is very fine, and the acting is top notch consistently with the guest actors making the most of their characters and stories and Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby brilliant both individually and together, complete with a very interesting chemistry. To conclude, this is a wonderful series that I can't wait to see more of. 10/10 Bethany Cox Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 44 people found the following review useful: Great Series but with a Recurring Goof from United Kingdom 8 October 2010 This is a high quality, well written series which contains excellent acting and believable plots (well, more believable than "Midsomer Murders" for example). The episodes can be viewed as standard "whodunnits" but also spectacularly reveal the massive changes in law, attitudes and culture in the UK over the past 45 years or so. My only gripe is that, despite the great attention that is paid to period detail, the writers always make the mistake (not restricted to this series) of scripting the words "against you" in the caution used by a police officer when making an arrest.

The UK police caution in such circumstances before 1995 was: "You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but anything you do say may be given in evidence." The words "used against you" were only ever used in USA. To have used these words in UK could have prejudiced the case. Was the above review useful to you? 23 out of 23 people found the following review useful: Policing in the 60's from United Kingdom 23 June 2012 It's an outstanding Police series set in the northeast in the mid 60's when murderers are still sent to the gallows. Martin Shaw plays Detective Chief Inspector George Gently and Ex Metropolitan Police officer and Lee Ingleby plays a cocky young Detective Sergeant Bacchus. Bacchus is occasionally described as a nasty piece of work and he often is. He's George's bulldog and George is not afraid to set him lose. In 60's terms, George would not be classed as corrupt but he's not adverse to giving a bit of a slap when necessary. He's keen to get the right person locked up.

Martin Shaw is worlds away from the smug hypocritical Judge Deed and all the better for it. From my own experience I can say that the series is quite realistic and I have no hesitation in recommending it. I look forward to further episodes Was the above review useful to you? 21 out of 23 people found the following review useful: my wife was murdered sergeant from United States 17 November 2010 Martin Shaw plays an out of sync copper. He want answers, he wants justice, he wants someone caught but he will play by the rules. He gets paired with a younger partner, John Bacchcus played by Lee Ingleby, who is more interested in getting results than following the rules but "understands" he might learn something from his unwanted mentor George Gently. OK the characters last names may be a bit too much symbolic but their working relationship is well worth watching and the writing is quit good. Getting through the accents might be a push for some but after a few episodes you get the cadence. A good series. And I like the Bacchus character, who doesn't like a flawed character especially one who is a quick study. Was the above review useful to you?

11 out of 11 people found the following review useful: Beyond cops and robbers 22 June 2015 There are two massive reasons to like and admire this series. 1. The characters. The solid, thoughtful Inspector Gently is perfectly matched against his hot-headed subordinate Bacchus. I love both these personalities, and the way their peculiar, very 1960s outlooks interlock. Bacchus in particular is a really great creation, because he's likable in spite of his obvious faults. 2. The fact that it's ABOUT something. These are not just mindless whodunit puzzles. Each episode of the show has a strong point to make. In fact, multiple points. About how attitudes have evolved, during and since the 1960s. About human nature. About the law, and policing. This is a show that works as a police procedural, but also works extremely well as drama. Apart from those two strengths, the show has atmosphere, a unique style, great dialog, and seething emotional confrontations. It's thoughtful, yet never slow. In fact, it's good on every conceivable level, including many that are rarely present in mere TV entertainment.

In short, this is one of the best cop shows ever to come out of the UK. Or anywhere else, for that matter. Was the above review useful to you? 9 out of 10 people found the following review useful: Dreadful Title , But what A Gem! from United States 14 January 2014 I only recently discovered this little unsung gem on PBS. I am English and am always attracted by British shows. This is a truly excellent series, the stories are always different and well thought out. The 90 minute time allows for more developments than those of 60 minutes shows which often lack details of characters and plot. It's interesting the way the 60's setting allows prejudices at that time to pop up and impact the stories. As a Gay man one scripting nugget I truly appreciated was when the younger detective voiced his homophobic opinions, Gently mildly pointed out that electroshock treatment could be considered, when the younger guy responded with that "it doesn't work, their still queer" Gently reproved with the witty response "I meant for you.' I have happily endorsed this show to many people, well worth anybody's time. Was the above review useful to you?

7 out of 7 people found the following review useful: Fighting crime in a decade of change 8 May 2014 *** This review may contain spoilers *** Created by Peter Flannery George Gently is based on the George Gently book series written by Alan Hunter and it stars Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby. The series begins in 1964, George Gently(Martin Shaw)is an honest London detective, a former soldier who fights against police corruption and is always on the side of the victim. Gently's relentless pursuit of London gangsters and corrupt police officers ends tragically when his wife is murdered on the orders of one of the gangsters. A devastated Gently leaves London and joins the Northumberland Police force where he's paired with the young, hot headed Sergeant John Bacchus(Lee Ingleby). The two are complete opposites both in terms of their approach to the job and in personality. Despite their differences they begin to work well together and eventually become close friends, with Gently assuming the role of surrogate father and mentor to Bacchus.

The series highlights the changes which this decade brought about for the UK including the abolition of the death penalty, less respect for authority figures, racist and sexist attitudes slowly being overcome and of course the daring fashions and sexual freedom. The stories are excellent and tackle subjects ranging from Police corruption to illegal abortions. George Gently is one of the best British detective series ever made. Despite the good story lines, performances and period detail, the highlight of the series has to be the friendship and banter between Gently and Bacchus. They grow closer as the series goes on and in season 6 Bacchus becomes even more dear to Gently after he saves his life. Martin and Lee have a beautiful chemistry and the quality of the series is such that you can't wait for another season to come along. Long may Gently and Bacchus continue to fight crime. Was the above review useful to you? 11 out of 15 people found the following review useful: BBC at its best - minus the political correctness from United States 11 September 2013 I have watched several of the earlier episodes of this brilliant BBC detective series.

It has it all: clever plots that are never quite what they seem to be, a dry "British" (I think it is universal) sense of subtle humor, two interesting leads who work perfectly together in their roles, topical plots (circa 1960's but still interesting) that are a cut above your normal plots and do not pull any punches, a quality sense of drama that packs a huge emotional punch (see Season 2 episode 1 'Gently with the innocents' and tell me you are not moved). I have watched many BBC series, detective and otherwise, sometimes with mixed results. This series is right up there at the top except for one big flaw. The writers, as many times happens, editorialize in their plots. If they removed the political correctness and stuck to good detective plots I would have added stars. Was the above review useful to you? 8 out of 10 people found the following review useful: ..leaves an over-riding impression of quality........

6 September 2011 *** This review may contain spoilers *** Transferring from the Met to escape the endemic corruption amongst CID officers,George Gently(Mr M.Shaw)gruff but compassionate is saddled with DC Bacchus(Mr L.Ingleby),later promoted to DS,mainly,it must be said on Gently's back,who is,frankly,everything Gently left the Met to escape from."Handy",i.e.not averse to giving a suspect the odd smack, not totally committed to the "innocent until proved guilty"mantra,and very,very ambitious,to the point of joining the Brotherhood to further his career(and that's not even even considering the fact that he impregnates the Chief Constable's daughter). After a p*ssing contest lasting several episodes an exasperated Gently finally forces Bacchus into the boxing ring and knocks seven bells out of him,thus earning his respect and not,as you might imagine,his eternal enmity.

Mr Shaw,often remembered solely for his bad hair days in "The Professionals has matured over the years into a fine expressive and sensitive actor from "Judge John Deed" to "The Scarlet Pimpernel",his splendid voice has given gravitas to some scripts of variable merit. As Gently he retains the vestiges of a London accent that has had the rough edges knocked off it as he climbed the Met's ranks. Only the occasional lost aspirate or glottal stop cunningly inserted are giveaways that he is not the classic middle class senior detective of the era. Mr Ingleby,full of energy and aggression,keen to make a name for himself and climb the slippery pole,is just right as the junior detective as chancer:one eye open to give his guv'nor a good impression. The latest series started Sunday night with a rare excursion into the pop culture of the mid 1960s. A schoolgirl is found murdered and Gently's investigations gradually unravel the secret lives of a group of pupils and teachers. There was a brilliant,rather moving performance from Mr N.Morrisey - not,I must admit,a favourite of mine - as the Jimmy Saville figure hosting a T-T.T.V.

pop show, gradually accepting that he is getting too old for the job and preparing to move reluctantly on. D.S.Bacchus is clearly going to be eternally "on a promise" and Gently even more brooding than before. The over - riding impression left by his series is one of quality,high production values,stunning settings and fine supporting performances throughout. Compared to other TV Cop Shows this is indeed,High Art. Was the above review useful to you? 3 out of 3 people found the following review useful: As good as it gets -- for viewers who normally prefer Shakespeare to TV drama 12 December 2015 *** This review may contain spoilers *** I've just finished Series 6 (2014), after thinking each prior season couldn't be topped. "Blue for Bluebird" cuts so deeply in a viewer's psyche, that anyone who is a child of a parent or parent of a child can't afford to pass it up. I'm at once John Bacchus' Cordelia to Gently's Lear and Bachus's Lear toward his own Cordelia.

I'm done with all American series--NCIS, Law and Order, Bones, Criminal Minds--all of it pretentious, exploitive, escapist. The formulas soon becoming numbing--people viewing screens (that never require rebooting); scenes always ending with the central character rushing off (as if he had more important things to do); ghoulish fixation on dead bodies and body parts; hot babes and cool hunks for the groupies; repetitious lightweight musical scores. But "George Gently" rises above even its British rivals--Hustle, Morse, Endeavor. It's the importance of every detail, the willingness to have everything in place for a microsecond shot of ordinary citizens in their harsh environments; the characters of Gently and Bacchus and their relationship over time (we witness it through physical as well as emotional changes). Initially Inglespy is an overachieving kid who seems in over his head; Martin Shaw is a placid, stone-like, solid investigator.

By the time of the last episode of Season 6 (a masterpiece of writing), Shaw has emerged as a actor of unsurpassed believability, the heart and soul of a production that rarely veers from its driving theme and purpose: the dissection of the thin line that separates love from hate, evil and irremediable pain and suffering. This series would be unthinkable on the big American networks (even PBS). I couldn't recommend it more highly-- from production values, to casting and acting, to the edification of the viewer's mind and soul. Was the above review useful to you? Page 1 of 2: INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season Four | KPBS INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season Four Airs Thursdays, Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 2015 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV Credit: Courtesy of Executive Program Services Above: Martin Shaw as Inspector Gently and Lee Ingleby as Sgt. John Bacchus. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 By Jennifer Robinson The popular INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY returns with four episodes .

Award-winning actor Martin Shaw stars as Inspector George Gently – an incorruptible, uncompromising detective transplanted from London’s Scotland Yard to England’s North Country in the mid-1960’s. Gently’s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his colleagues as he is among criminals. But he finds an odd ally in John Bacchus ( Lee Ingleby ) – an overeager, opinionated young sergeant who plays fast and loose with police procedures. Together the two tackle cases involving murderers, drug dealers, gun-runners, and more. Based on the long-running series of novels by Alan Hunter , these dramas boast clever writing, stylish direction, and strong casts. Courtesy of Executive Program Services Martin Shaw as Inspector Gently and Lee Ingleby as Sgt. John Bacchus. Courtesy of Executive Program Services Martin Shaw as Inspector Gently and Lee Ingleby as Sgt. John Bacchus. Courtesy of Executive Program Services Lee Ingleby as Sgt. John Bacchus. Episode One: "Gently Between The Lines" repeats Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10 p.m.

- Gently investigates a death in police custody—and insists that Bacchus assist him, even though his sergeant has just submitted his formal resignation. In the process, the inspector has to tread a careful path between fellow officers who are closing ranks in support of each other and a local population grown increasingly hostile towards the police. Episode Two: "Blue For Bluebird" repeats Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. - The body of a young woman washed up on the beach turns the attentions of Gently and Bacchus to the nearby holiday camp where she worked. The once-thriving business is clearly in financial trouble, and the detectives discover the lengths to which some are prepared to go to keep the camp afloat. Episode Three: "Gently With Honor" repeats Thursday, Nov. 12 at 10 p.m. - When a man is beaten to death in a Turkish bath, suspicion falls on an ex-soldier with a history of mental instability. But the mystery deepens when a psychologist who had been treating the suspect hangs himself after leaving money to the soldier in his will. Episode Four: "Gently Going Under" airs Thursday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m.

- The death of a coal miner 800 feet underground presents logistical problems for Gently and Bacchus. More challenging still is figuring out which of the tensions and rivalries raging above the surface – between labor and management, in the local community, and among the members of the dead man’s family – is a motive for murder. Season Four of INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY is re-distributed by Executive Program Services, and the episodes are presented in a different order than listed on the BBC program website. Video INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Gently Between The Lines Preview Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Content can be viewed at actual source page: In this episode, Inspector George Gently investigates a death in police custody—and insists that Bacchus assist him, even though his sergeant has just submitted his formal resignation. In the process, the inspector has to tread a careful path between fellow officers who are closing ranks in support of each other and a local population grown increasingly hostile towards the police. BBC - Press Office - Inspector George Gently press pack: Lee Ingleby Category: TV Drama ; BBC One As an actor, Lee is a true chameleon.

Recent television roles have included: Crooked House, A Place Of Execution, Rapunzel (when he played a female tennis star), Life On Mars, Wind In The Willows as Mole, Early Doors, Nicholas Nickleby as Smike, Spaced and Nature Boy. Recent films include: Doghouse, Wintering, Hippie Hippie Shake, Harry Potter, Master And Commander, Borstal Boy and Ever After. "I always thought that Bacchus must have seen Doctor No and thought, 'I want to be that man – I want to be Sean Connery!' I think that's where he stands and that's why he dresses how he does and drives his MG sports car. He likes the mod look, and sees pictures of The Kinks and the Rolling Stones and says 'I'm having that hair do!' Bacchus wants to go down to London where he thinks it's all happening. He married young: he got together with the boss's daughter, she got pregnant, they got married – that was just the way it was back then. He's young and excited by his career.

"I don't know if Bacchus and Gently are the perfect police partnership; it's more a conflict of two very different minds and methods that makes them interesting. There are moments when they genuinely despair of each other! Bacchus was originally in awe of Gently as from the Yard and that's the ladder he is so keen to climb. He wants to impress him and show him he's capable and a better copper than Gently thinks he is. I do think Bacchus is a good copper but he jumps in feet first, goes on his instinct and is very impatient – and thinks 'what's wrong with a bit of a clout?' With any sort of working relationships, there are moments that are fun, and they respect and look out for each other. "London was the centre of the Swinging Sixties and by setting the series in the North East, it shows much more of the changes happening as it took time to filter up the country. Certainly attitudes were different, with a lot of small communities still – like the mill community in Gently Through The Mill. I feel that the series is embracing the change – the youth voice rather than the stiff upper-lipped Britain.

It's not that long ago really, but it's fascinating remembering that (police) interviews weren't taped, they were written down by hand and forensics, although established, were not what we know today: then it was just finger-print dusting. "I love everything about the period, the cars are amazing and I love my character's MG sport! As an actor, I don't really need to try to recreate the Sixties, as it's all there for you. Susan Scott (costume designer) has done a fantastic job and seeing the make-up and hair design, especially for the girls, it's great. I love my costumes, and given the chance I'd buy all of my suits and shoes. The suits have been tailored for me and are really comfortable to wear. I'd be bang up for being able to walk out in a suit – the trouble is people would think I was living that character all the time! "Some of the furniture on set's been great. I loved the colourful white bubble chairs with red interior that you can sit cocooned in, on the set of the Rakes office (Gently In The Night). They were very retro and funky and would probably be worth a fortune now.

I'm quite into retro-Sixties furniture and have some at home. I've still got a record player and still play vinyl; I think it sounds so much better than digital. I also have an old dialling phone – but dialling 999 would have taken ages! "I'm a Seventies child but I love the Sixties. I love The Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks. My dad was a Buddy Holly fan and The Beatles were highly influenced by him so guess that they would be my favourite group from the period. My body shape lends itself to the Sixties dress sense. I'd love to have lived back then. It seemed like an exciting time for change, music and fashion. But I couldn't have lived without my contact lenses! I like the romance of not having computers but I do like the ease of having a mobile phone it's almost impossible to imagine life without it. Funny isn't it: it's your keys, credit card and mobile phone – if you've got them you're fine. "We filmed Inspector George Gently on location in and around Dublin, which I've loved.

At weekends I tended to stick around Dublin, it's a good Saturday night out and there were so many pubs – I was trying to get through them all!"

Question: John Bacchus played by Lee Ingleby is the sergeant to which TV police inspector?
Answer: GEORGE GENTLY